MORRISTOWN – Community Hope, a nonprofit organization serving homeless veterans and veteran families, is hosting the Fourth Annual Stand Down in November.
“Stand Downs provide the opportunity to engage with our neediest veterans,” said J. Michael Armstrong, chief executive officer of Community Hope. “We have the programs in place to help homeless veterans and the Stand Down allows us to reach those that need the most help, try to engage them and earn their trust so that they are willing to accept the basic essentials they need and the services we provide.”
The Stand Down will be held at the National Guard Armory in Morristown on Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
At the Stand Down, veterans will have access to free Federal, State, public and private support including: social and personal care services, legal resources, health and dental screenings, haircuts, clothing, a hot buffet lunch prepared by prominent Morristown restaurants, housing referrals, Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefit information and employment assistance.
Veterans may access the Stand Down through free transportation provided at 10 locations in eight New Jersey counties – Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Pick-up and drop-off locations to the Armory will be posted on Community Hope’s website and the Stand Down in Morristown Facebook page in addition to distribution through providers and supporters.
The goal of the Stand Down is to help ensure that homeless and at-risk veterans are provided with supportive services and housing opportunities. In times of war, exhausted combat units requiring time to rest and recover were removed from the battlefields to a place of relative security and safety. At secure base camp areas, troops were able to take care of personal hygiene, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, mail and receive letters, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends in a safe environment.
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